Vilify
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make malicious or defamatory statements about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.
“The tabloids sought to vilify the politician rather than engage with the substance of the story.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/
Syllables
vil·i·fy
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Wordle
Ends in -IFY like magnify and clarify, the V at the start is a good early test in Wordle
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Strong tile value with both V and Y contributing, VILIFY scores well and covers bonus squares effectively
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